Gaztransport & Technigaz (GTT) declared that it secured a major order from Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) to deliver tank design for a Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) facility set to be deployed on the African continent. The project is designed to utilize maritime liquefaction capacity independent of land-based infrastructure.
The contract to the company GTT involves designing a cryogenic membrane containment system for storage tanks that have a total capacity of 238,700 m³. The tanks will be equipped with the Mark III technology, a proprietary solution launched by GTT that was successfully applied to numerous LNG carriers around the world.
The contract between GTT and Samsung Heavy Industries further underlines the company’s position as a technology leader in the LNG value chain, especially for large-scale offshore projects. Given that various African countries aim to step up the exploitation of natural gas reserves, floating facilities provide a faster option towards production by eliminating the need for onshore construction. Such flexibility makes FLNG a desirable alternative in remote and underdeveloped regions.
The partnership is based on an existing long industrial relationship between GTT and Samsung Heavy Industries. SHI, a world-class builder of LNG carriers and offshore energy platforms, has always partnered with GTT to integrate innovative storage and containment solutions.
The Mark III containment system selected for this contract relies on a cryogenic membrane design developed to provide tank safety and integrity in marine conditions. According to GTT, the system combines high thermal resistance with proven operational reliability.
By leveraging FLNG solutions, operators can increase liquefaction capacity while avoiding the delays associated with onshore terminals. This approach is particularly relevant in regions undergoing energy industrialisation, where faster exploitation of gas fields is a priority.
Commenting on the announcement, Philippe Berterottière, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of GTT, stated that this order “confirms the trust of our long-standing partner Samsung Heavy Industries and illustrates the relevance of GTT’s technologies to support the development of high-performance, reliable and safe floating liquefaction infrastructure.”
Although the delivery and commissioning timeline for this FLNG unit has not yet been made public, GTT confirmed that the order was formally added to its project portfolio during the third quarter.